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Iowa Governor and Adjutant General correspondence, 1862-1865

1862-09-04 Page 1

Des Moines Sept, 4th 1862
Being satisfied that our fellow citizen J. M. Griffiths is eminently qualified for the position of a Field officer in one of the Regiments in course of organization, and believing that the interest of the service would be promoted by his appointment as Lt. Colonel - We take pleasure in indorsing him to you as a Gentleman of energy and business qualifications fited to discharge the responsible duties of the position named. 
We therefore respectfully urge his claims for this position to your favorable consideration. 
To His Excellency             T. H. Brooks
Gen. Kirkwood                   B F Allen
John G. Weeks                 E. F. Hooker
C.C. Dawson                    S. O. White
A. Newton                         F. R West
JB Stewart                        S. Goodwell

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Des Moines Sept, 4th 1862 Being satisfied that our fellow citizen J. M. Griffiths is eminently qualified for the position of a Field officer in one of the Regiments in course of organization, and believing that the interest of the service would be promoted by his appointment as Lt. Colonel - We take pleasure in indorsing him to you as a Gentleman of energy and business qualifications fited to discharge the responsible duties of the position named. We therefore respectfully urge his claims for this position to your favorable consideration. To His Excellency T. H. Brooks Gen. Kirkwood B F Allen John G. Weeks E. F. Hooker C.C. Dawson S. O. White A. Newton F. R West JB Stewart S. Goodwell